The last New Year's letters

It has become a solid tradition in Jan's family to read the last New Year's letters in the 2nd half of February. Apparently, all agenda's are always incompatible earlier. It has an advantage that it is far from all the gatherings and rush from the Christmas holidays, and in that sense maybe a bit more enjoyable. But it does feel strange to wish each other happy New Year so late.  Kabouter changed the date on his letter, while Beertje just casually read "1st of January - Leuven". 

Jan had been abroad most of the weeks before, had missed his flight but made it just a few hours before everyones arrival. Then he managed to stay awake for the restaurant visit and the short stop at our house for the letters before crashing in bed with his jet lag.